Lifebridge International Foundation
The primary mission of the Lifebridge International Foundation is to resource local and international organizations which seek to advance gospel of jesus christ through word and deed, especially in regions of the world where few, if any, ministries exist to help people know christ and to make him known.
Lifebridge International Foundation at a glance
In short: Lifebridge International Foundation gave $193K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), top state Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $192,650
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- Average grant
- $24,081
- Median grant
- $15,875
- Total assets
- $227,284
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Lifebridge International Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was International Focus Minitries Inc ($69K). Together the top 8 received $193K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $193K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Focus Minitries Inc Wichita, KS | Missionnary Training | $68,900 |
| Catalyst Nepal Ellendale, TN | Staff Resources | $42,800 |
| A Way Out Ministries Cordova, TN | Refugees Center | $26,000 |
| Mexico Outreach Program Brandon, MS | Find Water on Land | $18,000 |
| The Filter Project Cordova, TN | Water Purification | $13,750 |
| World Wide Church Planters Partners Arlington, TX | Missionnary Expediti | $8,400 |
| Set Free Alliancewater of Life Greenville, SC | Missionnary & Family | $8,000 |
| The Trauma Healing Project Eugene, OR | Trauma Self Care | $6,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $227,284 | $393,493 | $267,299 | $192,650 | 8 | $1,477 |
About Lifebridge International Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Lifebridge International Foundation is a public charity, based in Olive Branch, MS. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $227K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $193K. Net investment income was $1K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lifebridge International Foundation is led by Stephen Bittick, Chairman on the 2025 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen Bittick
Chairman
New on the 2025 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Griffis
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandi Emerson
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cassie Bittick
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marvin Tharnish
Vice Chairman
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Lifebridge International Foundation
How much does Lifebridge International Foundation give each year?
Lifebridge International Foundation gave $193K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Lifebridge International Foundation's typical grant size?
Lifebridge International Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,875, and its average grant was $24,081, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Lifebridge International Foundation give grants?
Lifebridge International Foundation's top state is Tennessee, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Kansas (36%) and Mississippi (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cordova, TN (2 grants).
Does Lifebridge International Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Lifebridge International Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Lifebridge International Foundation's largest grantees?
Lifebridge International Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include International Focus Minitries Inc ($68,900), Catalyst Nepal ($42,800) and A Way Out Ministries ($26,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lifebridge International Foundation?
Lifebridge International Foundation reported $227K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $393K.
What is Lifebridge International Foundation's EIN?
Lifebridge International Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-4213254. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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